Latimer

American

[lat-uh-mer] / ˈlæt ə mər /

noun

Hugh, c1470–1555, English Protestant Reformation bishop, reformer, and martyr.

Latimer British

/ ˈlætəmə /

noun

Hugh. ?1485–1555, English Protestant bishop: burnt at the stake for refusing to disavow his Protestant beliefs when Mary I assumed the throne

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“There’s no free lunch, there’s no magic wand that makes all the problems go away,” said Fervo CEO Tim Latimer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026

During the costume round on Wednesday, Miss Britain Danielle Latimer tripped and fell flat on the stage while wearing an outfit inspired by the Cockney character Eliza Doolittle.

From Barron's ● Nov. 21, 2025

Junior Society alum Jason Latimer, 44, was named the World Champion of Magic in 2003 and now runs Impossible Science, a company that makes science education more accessible to children by framing concepts through magic.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2025

Brian divorced her following her affair with Ian Latimer because he wasn't sure whether he was really the father of their daughter, Sarah.

From BBC ● Dec. 24, 2024

“When Carver played Latimer, the coach gave the game to the bench.”

From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers

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